FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Five Dock Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Five Dock Small Business Loans
Five Dock unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Five Dock Business Loans
What is the Larger Five Dock Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all business use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess the health of your company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health that is your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.